Finnish Court Reportedly Approve Simon Ekpa's Extradition to Nigeria, His Lawyer Reacts

Date: 23-04-2025 9:43 pm (2 weeks ago) | Author: kacy lee
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Simon Ekpa, a key figure associated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group, remains behind bars in Finland, with legal discussions surrounding his potential extradition to Nigeria ongoing.

Ekpa has been held in Finland since his arrest, facing charges related to terrorism and other criminal activities.

The Nigerian government has expressed a strong desire to see him face trial in Nigeria, with some reports circulating that a Finnish court may soon set a date for his extradition

However, Ekpa’s lawyer, Kaarle Gummerus, responded to media reports suggesting that the Finnish courts have already ruled on the matter.

Gummerus clarified that the case is still pending, and no official decision has been made on Ekpa’s transfer to Nigeria. “I do not have any information confirming that Simon Ekpa will be extradited to Nigeria. The case is still pending,” Gummerus told BBC News Pidgin last week.

The controversy surrounding Ekpa's extradition stems from his dual nationality; although he is a Nigerian national, he also holds Finnish citizenship, Punch reported. This complicates the legal process, as Finland is under no obligation to extradite its citizens unless specific conditions are met.

The Finnish District Court of Päijät-Häme initially sentenced Ekpa to prison in November 2024, where he has remained since. Despite being placed on Nigeria's Sanction List, alongside 16 other individuals linked to terrorism, it remains unclear whether Finland will ultimately approve the extradition request.

Ekpa’s lawyer, Kaarle Gummerus, confirmed that the case is ongoing, and there is no specific date for an extradition hearing. He also revealed that Ekpa would appear in court in June 2025 for pre-trial hearings. “We’ve received the pre-trial file and are reviewing it.

Simon Ekpa will appear in court in June 2025,” Gummerus added. Meanwhile, the Finnish court has not yet pressed formal charges, leaving the case open until May 2025, when a decision on charges will be made.

Posted: at 23-04-2025 09:43 PM (2 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
- gogoman at 23-04-2025 10:16 PM (2 weeks ago)
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FG get power sha  Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy we will pursue them anywhere in the world
Posted: at 23-04-2025 10:16 PM (2 weeks ago) | Grande Master
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- Robertocalos at 23-04-2025 11:09 PM (2 weeks ago)
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Quote from: gogoman on 23-04-2025 10:16 PM
FG get power sha  Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy we will pursue them anywhere in the world
Idiot have pursue those that are killing your people?
Posted: at 23-04-2025 11:09 PM (2 weeks ago) | Upcoming
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- fineboy77 at 24-04-2025 12:09 AM (2 weeks ago)
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Good. Dont take him to any court, just drop him in front of Ariaria.
Posted: at 24-04-2025 12:09 AM (2 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Profman1 at 24-04-2025 01:49 AM (2 weeks ago)
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They will end up not extraditing him because they know Nigeria doesn’t respect human rights and are fantastically corrupt leaders
Posted: at 24-04-2025 01:49 AM (2 weeks ago) | Upcoming
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- smart61 at 24-04-2025 02:03 PM (2 weeks ago)
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Quote from: Profman1 on 24-04-2025 01:49 AM
They will end up not extraditing him because they know Nigeria doesn’t respect human rights and are fantastically corrupt leaders
..But Nnamdi Kanu is not being abused. Whether Ekpa or Guguru likes it or not he will one be caught like Kanu.
Posted: at 24-04-2025 02:03 PM (2 weeks ago) | Gistmaniac
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- christiano10 at 24-04-2025 11:57 PM (2 weeks ago)
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Fake news.
Posted: at 24-04-2025 11:57 PM (2 weeks ago) | Gistmaniac
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- gogoman at 28-04-2025 08:04 PM (1 week ago)
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Quote from: christiano10 on 24-04-2025 11:57 PM
Fake news.


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